Mergers and Acquisitions
The purchase or sale of a winery or vineyard is always a significant investment decision. Because of our extensive experience in the industry and involvement in numerous successful transactions as advisors and/or agents, buyers and sellers turn to MKF for trusted advice and complete transaction support.
As your advisor, MKF supports you in all stages of the process, enabling you to make more effective, informed decisions and close the deal. Our industry knowledge and network, coupled with our transaction experience, allow us to better identify suitable buyers or acquisition targets, evaluate strategic fit and potential deal synergies, improve your return on investment through optimal pricing and deal terms, and diminish the likelihood of surprises after close.
Some of the specific services we can provide include the following:
- Coordination of the complete sale / purchase process
- Business valuation
- Identification and qualification of viable targets or likely buyers
- Tax and finance consulting on deal terms and structure
- Analysis of key financial and operating strengths and weaknesses
- Assessment of future growth potential and synergies
- Asset inspection and review
- Due diligence
In February 2004, we formed Global Wine Partners LLC, the wine industry's first global wine investment bank. Global Wine Partners was formed as a result of a combination of our mergers and acquisitions business and International Wine Consultants, based in Sydney, Australia. Through this merger, we now have offices in Sydney and Paris and are uniquely positioned to assist our clients in taking advantage of the increasingly global finance market for wine businesses.
Whether you are selling your wine business or vineyard or interested in buying, we can help you effectively negotiate the entire, complex process -- from initial information gathering through final close. We customize our services to match your specific needs and enhance your ability to smoothly complete a successful and profitable transaction.
Part
III Selling a Winery:
Valuation Approaches for Wineries
